WorksheetsUnderstanding the U.S. Constitution
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Who was referred to as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Where was the Constitution originally signed?
Washington D.C.
New York City
Philadelphia
Moscow
Why was the Constitution written?
The Articles of Confederation had an expiration date and needed to be rewritten every 5 years.
It was because the Articles of Confederation were weak and needed to be revised, which ended up leading to the writing of the Constitution.
It was written as a backup document in case the Articles of Confederation were lost or didn't work out.
It was written because James Madison got bored and wanted to write another document.
What were the papers that were anonymously in favor of the ratification of the Constitution called?
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Federalist Papers
What is a Judicial Review?
It is where the branches/courts can determine if a law is unconstitutional and revoke it.
It is where the President can create a new law if he wants too.
A judicial review is where people vote on laws.
A Judicial Review is a highly regarded review on the Statue of Liberty.
What is an amendment?
A rejection to something
Acceptance of a dictatorship
A change to the Constitution
A branch of the government
What does impeach mean?
To congratulate a government official for doing great things for our country.
A type of peach grown in Kazakhstan.
To formally accuse or charge a government official of a crime or misconduct.
Impeach means to win an important battle.
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
27
23
19
10
Which party wanted a Bill of Rights in order for them to ratify the Constitution?
Anti Federalist Party
Anti Federallist
Federalist Party
Republican Party
What two houses are in the Legislative Branch? (Select 2)
Senate
White House
House of Representatives
Electoral College
What does the legislative branch do?
Review laws
Assist the President
Make Laws
Carry out laws
How long does a senator serve?
8
2
6
4
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
The People
Nobody
Majority Leader
The President
What does the Executive Branch do?
Review laws
Enforce laws
Make Laws
Nothing
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Cook food
Declare War
Advise the President
Sign Laws into action
What is the highest court in the Judicial Branch and/or the United States?
Supreme Court
International Court of Justice
Constitutional Court
Court of Cassation
Who is the current leader of the Judicial Branch?
Ben Cardin
John G Roberts, Jr
John Hoeven
Kevin McCarthy
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Determines if laws are constitutional, and disputes on federal laws.
Enacts laws
Makes laws
Ensures people are happy!
